The client with diabetes mellitus is being tested to determine long-term diabetic control. Which of the following results would the nurse expect to see if the client's long-term control is within acceptable limits?
1. Glycosylated hemoglobin of 6%
2. Fasting blood glucose level of 150 mg/dL
3. Presence of ketones in the urine
4. Presence of albumin in the urine
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Rationale: This measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb A1c) detects glucose binding on the red blood cell (RBC) membrane and is expressed as a percentage. It measures glucose for the life of the RBC, which is 120 days. The fasting blood glucose level should be lower than 130 mg/dL. The urine should be free of both ketones and urine.
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